Awkward Alex Strikes Again

I had a phone interview for Lifetime Media, a small publishing company, for a summer internship. In my anticipation I called at few minutes earlier than I had to (it doesn't help that my cell phone, computer, and alarm clock all have different times, I tried to average them to call at the right time!) I did some research before hand. The woman who was interviewing me was the president of the company! Uh, stress, nervousness! And that was very apparent...

The interview starts off casually. She asks me about where I am studying abroad and thanks me for taking the time to talk with her. I tell her that I am in Edinburgh for the year and she goes, "Well, that must be beautiful." I say, "Yes, it is beautiful." She then questioned me about my interests and what I study. I inform her of how I am taking literature and creative writing courses in Edinburgh. I then mention how our ALGs meet in pubs in the broad day light, and how funny it is that people can discuss great literary works with a pint in hand. I could just picture this woman's face, eyebrows raised, as she comments, "How interesting. What a drinking culture." And I realize in a rush how she now thinks i'm an alcoholic. So I stutter and clarify, "Oh! but I don't drink!" Good job me. Then she discusses what the internship would entail, "strong editorial skills, a passion for writing, marketing skills, good phone conduct because interns often talk to authors, etc." In my nervousness I go, "I'm sorry. I'm usually much better on the phone. I'm just awkward now because this is my first phone interview. I tend to make things more awkward when I say things are awkward, like now." She laughed the entire time though, hopefully not at me. I stumbled, but she commended me assuring me that I was doing wonderful and that she had heard a lot worst. Woe is me. But overall I think the interview went swimmingly despite my hiccups. So hopefully i'll hear back next week, fingers crossed!